Carrying Baby Moon 🌙 was so surreal. I felt the most beautiful and empowered carrying this little light. She’s a such a little goddess and today I was reminded that the light inside of me that carried her doesn’t just leave once we give birth 🌟

Im smiling in this pic because my beautiful belly and the admiration I have for the human body.  So how can I repay my body for taking such good care of me and housing such a light?   This is what I asked myself and last week I got real clear with myself.  And one thing I’ve been doing is taking inventory on what I’m doing with my idle time and making sure it’s not emotional eating.  This quarantine will do that to the best of us!  

Now is a great time to fast, detox and cleanse to reboot our systems for added clarity and immune boosting, and yes weight loss.   Also to feel great, less lethargic and tired and so we’re not running on empty. It’s time to be honest with yourself. Acknowledge that you need to improve and make that commitment to yourself.  We all do. 

Many of us just want things to go back to what they use to pre #covid19 pre #quarantine and pre #stayhome.  But what does that actually do for people who weren’t really going to the gym, but now they miss it, weren’t really taking care of themselves now they miss the idea of it, weren’t really checking inward before?  Let’s start now. If you could change the changeable RIGHT NOW? Start with that. Why not start with your health, your nutrition, your movement? WHY NOT?! 

How can you help yourself “feel better” despite what’s going on in the world you can make better choices.  These days many of us are still not finding the drive or energy to do anything extra because we’re homeschooling, parenting, working whether as as essential worker #thankyou or from home. Many things right now will rob you of your energy especially because the global vibration right now is low. 

So how can we combat this low vibration? One number thing you can do for you and your family is while you’re drinking the sea moss, making teas, steams next time you go grocery shopping, get as much produce as you can.  Get fruits, vegetables, both frozen and fresh.  Healthy carbs. Lean proteins. Coconut, avocado or olive oils instead of vegetable/corn. Eat for your health.  Feed your spirit as well. 

My girls in my Fit Camp are working harder than ever to lead from the front in order to show and guide YOU during this time to give new ideas, recipes new and healthier alternatives to get through this season healthy and thriving.  

So join us!! Link in Bio or Email to join 

#EmpoweredbyCathy #afitsoulrevolution 

Happy Friday Beautiful People

No.1 thing ppl say to me is if I didn’t see your transformation pics I’d never believe you were “overweight” followed by what did you do to make it click? When and how did you find your motivation to be so consistent.

Short answer: 
I got tired of my own B.S and what I was doing to my body.

Long answer:
I was always "active" but looking back I didn't really watch what I ate. After having my two children it became more difficult to stay motivated to do anything else other than work a job I didn’t love, tend to my home & family of 6, & keep up with the kids long list of activities.

So btw life happening, falling into a bout with depression something I never dealt with after having both of my children I didn’t make time for self care. I didn’t even know what that consisted of. I didn’t believe there was time...for me. Struggled with high cholesterol, had a Lyme disease scare so I knew enough was enough I needed to take care of myself so I could be a better parent, wife and person for them and most importantly for myself. 

First I changed the way I ate. A little over 9yrs ago for Lent I gave up meat and from there eliminated all meats with the exception of fish. This jumpstarted something in me but other than that I had no limitations. This was also combined with lots of late night eating, unhealthy snacking, drinking. I’d get a run in here or there or do a Pinterest workout. Nothing consistent. So there was still major work to do.

I’m much more conscious of what I eat more so how my body reacts to the things I eat. Since introducing my daily super foods shake March 2015, and making necessary changes in my nutrition and daily movement my high cholesterol dropped considerably! From 258 (2014) to 212. Still high but the drop gave my dr & I hope that I was finally on the right path. 
Right before my Primary Physician was going to make me take cholesterol.

At 5’3 being 160+ lbs was not okay FOR ME! Non pregnancy weight was at a all time high and my self esteem, motivation was at an all time low. So I had to make a decision...and quick! Plus these blood tests were costing me $$ every 3 months.

That's when I went ALL in & haven't looked back since. I was introduced to at home workouts which made sense for my lifestyle with small children. I than became an advocate for health, joined the Beachbody family the following month to pay it forward to other moms who were like me. Tired, seeking more. Just wanted to find something that worked, have support to stay consistent w/ ppl who knew what they were talking about & actually lived the lifestyle themselves.

Since than I've completed multiple at home workout programs. I’ve studied at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition to further my education to really hone in on my passion to empower women on their wellness journey. To be able to touch the places that need to be healed in order to truly shed the weight.
To date I've gained some much more than I’ve lost. And I’m grateful for it all. Cause now I get to pay it forward.

These incredible programs, my support system (hubby & kids), my 4eva coach, my growing team and this entire community for keeping me accountable & showing me that there’s so much more work to do. I’m grateful for investing in myself all while being able to help others do the same for themselves. It’s a beautiful process watching women win! As a mom sometimes we tend not to make these sacrifices but in the end my family now has the best version of me each and everyday. So much more goals to attain!

•If you’re to b/c you’d like to start your health and fitness journey and want a friend/mentor to coach and support you..I’m a message away.

•If you’re here just for the motivation! I’M ROOTING FOR YOU!

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I have traveled through madness to find me. What woman can’t relate to this statement?

This speaks to who the very fiber of my being. Before I really honed in on my health and wellness, way before I joined an amazing team of individuals who empower, uplift and inspire. Before I knew I needed that in my life and would be able to return the favor and pay it forward. I lived a life full of skepticism, full of reservations. I wasn’t totally open. I was spread so thin and just in a search of something MORE....and didn’t even know it. 

When I went to my first coaching event, I sat there unaware of what I was going into I was just there for the workout really LOL cause then I thought in shape had everything to do with just working out and getting a good sweat in. But as I sat there and I listened to testimony after testimony, hardships and heartbreaks to break throughs... Stories of physical abuse, postpartum depression, self-doubt and negative thoughts. I thought to myself Cat don’t cry…don’t cry Cat…you came here to workout. But sometimes you find yourself somewhere at the right time unbeknownst to you. Sometimes you find yourself at wits end ready to throw all the towels in and then something mysteriously snatches you out and wakes you up. That’s grace. 

When you find yourself in a bad spot find someone in a worst spot and encourage them. Becoming a coach and going to that first event was the light at the end of the tunnel that I needed. I couldn’t show up for anything. Not me. Not my husband. Not my family. 

So I sat there and listened to those stories and I broke down. I broke down because I wasn’t living the life I wanted. I knew I wasn’t but it was just easier to stay comfortable even if it was causing me pain. 

From that day forward 4/24/15 in NJ at Beachbody Super Saturday, which a quarterly event where coaches and fitness enthusiasts come together and share space, share success stories and ideas and of course get a group workout in. I made another decision that day to get my life back! To re-write the story that I would be proud of and believe in ME again.  It all started with ME! I’ve gained life long friendships and built admiration and appreciation of women & men who have just made the decision to press play not only to start on their workouts but also press play in real life. Choosing to go hard for better health, for financial freedom, for self love ect.

They push me, they root me on, and when I’m like I don’t know if I’m cut out for this I’m reminded just why I started. 

POWER UP REMINDER: Ride with people who get it! They get what it takes to live your life by your own design. Those are the people you vibrate higher with!!! 

Becoming a coach was one of the easiest decisions to make but what makes it seem so difficult is the new effort, the new self-love and the breakthroughs that will happen throughout the journey that you may think you’re not strong enough for or not ready for. This was MY GAME CHANGER! This is the real transformation post. You don't know this Cat! Trust me!!! I’m so grateful for my team and extended family for constantly making me stand on my tippy toes. Sometimes I think back and remember how dark some of these places and situations were that I was in emotionally, mentally, spiritually. But all I saw was physically.

You may find yourself just needing a change or a total makeover or just wondering what it even means to be a coach and how it can change your life from bad to better or from good to great. Why not?! Why NOT YOU?!

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Often times when we need to be our biggest fans we can be our worst enemy. 
We tell ourselves stories, same stories that sad and broken people use to tell us. Same things hurt people use to say when they wanted to break us down. 
After hearing it for so long maybe we began to believe them and live up to them. 
The closest most intimate relationship we can have other than the one with the divine is with our very selves.

Build YOU. Before you build anyone else. You can’t help anyone until you help yourself. 
Lovers, what are some of the things you say to yourself? When I took this pic I picked it apart!

I even went on a tangent until one of my sister coaches in my accountablity group said girl you look amazing" then I was awe thanks, you're right cause I actually felt good and super strong when my hubby started snapping these pics right after on of our couples workout together.  But because of my bloating and the fact that I’ve been eating more of the things I’d don’t normally eat while celebrating family and life. I let that insecure feeling creep up.

I had to correct myself real quick because I’m literally the strongest person I know. I know this because I know what I’ve overcome. I started mentally saying you are one bad woman Cat!!! Bad as in good 😊

We all have our moments? Does your self talk sound like kind and loving words? Are they encouraging and uplifting? Are they empowering? Do you affirm yourself? OR do you indulge in unhealthy self talk and mind chatter. Do you focus on limiting beliefs, self doubt and pick yourself and your body apart. 

Even as a fitness influencer sometimes I find myself in the sunken place.  But luckily I've learned that this is part of the journey and that I have unlimited power to get over myself and the ideals of perfection when that is not what I'm striving for when ultimately I'm striving to be better than the girl I was yesterday. 

Let’s honor ourselves today and everyday by saying all the things you need to hear. Start with you. Need support. Start with you. Need to feel loved. Start with you. Invest in your mental health and wellbeing.

POWER UP REMINDER: this week I’ve done my very best. Next week I vow to do better. Each day I level up building towards the person I’m destined to be!

Be Good to You Lovers, we are all doing and trying our best at adulting, parenting, boss thing and leveling up.  Be mindful of how far you've come.